Elegance A Novel
Elegance A Novel by Kathleen Tessaro is a contemporary fiction work published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on April 7, 2008. This 416-page novel follows Louise Canova, a woman dissatisfied with her appearance, life, and marriage, who discovers a secondhand encyclopedia of style titled “Elegance.” This book, authored by the renowned French fashion expert Madame Dariaux, offers Louise a promise of transformation, guiding her on a journey toward poise and grace.
Readers will find that Louise’s quest for elegance reveals not only insights from her past but also significant lessons for her future. As she embraces the advice within the pages of this manual, she learns that true elegance extends beyond mere appearances and comes with its own set of challenges. The narrative intertwines elements of psychological exploration and romance, providing a rich backdrop for Louise’s evolution as she navigates the complexities of her life.
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Louise C. wants what Jackie O had …
Unhappy with her looks, her life, and her empty marriage, Louise Canova needs help — and she finds it in a secondhand bookstore. A forty-year-old encyclopedia of style titled Elegance, this slim volume by formidable French fashion expert Madame Dariaux promises to transform even the plainest of women into creatures of poise and grace. It is a fairy godmother in print, an A-to-Z manual with essential advice that Louise vows to take to heart. But within its pages lie not only clues from her past, but also powerful lessons for the future. And as the old Louise gives way to the stunning new, she’s about to find out that there’s more to every life than what appears on the surface … and that everything, even elegance, has its price.
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